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Subject: Re: Mint 22 - No Sound
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:02:43 +0000
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On 13/01/2025 09:52, Harold Stevens wrote:
> In <luj2k4F8tmhU5@mid.individual.net> David:
> 
> [Snip...]
> 
>> I am familiar with Ubuntu. I have it as a dual boot on my ancient Dell
>> DESKTOP computer which is still running Windows XP (but I rarely fire it
>> up!)
> 
> I have a similar setup. It's the only Windows I've ever left deliberately on any
> gear I own.
> 
> The sole reason is to run the Belkin Bulldog battery backup monitor app to setup
> the IPv4 addresses on the Belkin A/C powerline internet adapters.
> 
> That's my broadband over powerline local LAN (wired ethernet). It's not directly
> online under XP (please excuse slrn snit over lines longer tha 80 chars):
> 
> https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/idle-windows-xp-and-2000-machines-
> get-infected-with-viruses-within-minutes-of-being-exposed-online

Thanks for that, Harold!

I remembered that I've also got Windows 10 on the old Lenovo laptop
which I used to use on my narrowboat. I've updated that and was pleased
to find that it still works as well as any Windows machine does!

So, right now I'm loading a Dell OS Recovery Tool onto my 32GB thumb
drive. It should have completed by the time I wake up tomorrow morning.
I'll then see if I can use it to start my Dell laptop (which has no sound).

I'll keep you posted!

-- 
David